Parsons
national security
Firmware-SavvyCNODeveloper(TS/SCIw/Poly)
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“Firmware-Savvy CNO Developer (TS/SCI w/Poly) at Parsons. Skills: reverse engineering, embedded software development, vulnerability research, CNO. Conduct reverse engineering of embedded systems, binaries, and firmware.. Design, develop, and implement embedded software capabilities in C.”
What You'll Achieve.
build capabilities our customer urgently needs; enhance national security; protect critical systems
Industry & Context.
vulnerability research; reverse engineering
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, Work on-site at a contractor facility
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research (or 3+ years of experience with a Master’s degree), Demonstrated experience with reverse engineering (e. g. , binaries, firmware, or embedded systems), proficiency in the C programming language, Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Nice to Have
Experience with vulnerability research (e. g. , exploit development, fuzzing, or security analysis of embedded systems), Familiarity with common RE tools and environments (e. g. , IDA Pro, Ghidra, binary analysis platforms), Experience in CNO or related cybersecurity operations
What You'll Do.
Conduct reverse engineering of embedded systems
and implement embedded software capabilities in C.
Apply vulnerability research and CNO skills to discover and implement novel solutions.
Work on-site at a contractor facility
fully integrated into a small
Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and leverage their mentorship to expand your skills.
Contribute to efforts that directly enhance national security and protect critical systems.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with experienced embedded developers, vulnerability researchers, and RE experts.; Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and leverage their mentorship to expand your skills.; Work on-site at a contractor facility, fully integrated into a small, expert team.
Full Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons is seeking a talented Reverse Engineer / Embedded Software Developer who wants to apply and grow their skills on mission-critical work. If you are passionate about reverse engineering (RE), embedded development, and vulnerability research—and you want to work with and learn from leading subject matter experts—this role offers a strong next step in your career. You will join a high-impact team supporting a critical national security mission. In this role, you will perform hands-on reverse engineering and embedded software development to build capabilities our customer urgently needs. You’ll collaborate closely with experienced embedded developers, vulnerability researchers, and RE experts, gaining mentorship while contributing directly to the mission. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Conduct reverse engineering of embedded systems, binaries, and firmware. * Design, develop, and implement embedded software capabilities in C. * Apply vulnerability research and CNO skills to discover and implement novel solutions. * Work on-site at a contractor facility, fully integrated into a small, expert team. * Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and leverage their mentorship to expand your skills. * Contribute to efforts that directly enhance national security and protect critical systems. **What Required Skills You 'll Bring:** * 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research (or 3+ years of experience with a Master’s degree) * Demonstrated experience with reverse engineering (e
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